How much does a rigger make in Richmond?
$60,790a year
Median yearly pay for riggers in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $29.23 an hour or $5,066 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.23
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 36 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,440Median: $60,790Highest 10%: $79,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,440 | $22.33 | |
| 25th | $49,200 | $23.65 | |
| Median | $60,790 | $29.23 | |
| 75th | $67,550 | $32.48 | |
| 90th | $79,100 | $38.03 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for riggers.
| Washington, DC | $69,030 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $64,440 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $60,040 |
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Salaries for every job in Richmond, VAFrequently asked questions
How much does a rigger make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $29.23 ($60,790 a year).
Do riggers make more in Richmond than the national average?
No: $60,790 against $62,640 nationally, 3% less.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $63,620, so Richmond pays 4% less.
Where does Richmond rank for rigger pay?
36 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a rigger make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,100 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.